Sadly 2014 was a pretty lean year for concert going for me. Fortunately
2015 is looking very busy in deed.

Best Music Video of 2014:

Sebastian Bach – Taking Back Tomorrow

Best New Talent of 2014:

Adrenaline Rush

Best Cover Art of 2014:

Ronnie James Dio – This Is Your
Life (Tribute Album)

Biggest News Story of 2014:

There are a couple worth mentioning here. Firstly anything which features
the headline: “GeneSimmons says ….”. And secondly Malcolm
Young leaving AC/DC due to poor health and the shock arrest of drummer Phil
Rudd on murder plot charges.

What Are You Most Looking Forward To
In 2015?:

One of the highlights for me in 2015 will be the Billy Idol/Cheap Trick
Australian tour in March. Also a number of bands like Def Leppard, Halestorm,
Whitesnake, The Darkness, Sweet And Lynch all have new material due at some
point next year. And of course there are unconfirmed persistent rumours at the
end of every year that Guns N’ Roses and Van Halen will release new albums in
the year ahead. But I seriously wouldn’t hold my breathe.

Juliano Mallon's Annual Review

Top 5
Albums of the Year (2014):

1. Vega – Stereo
Messiah

2. Seven – 7

3. Angels Or Kings – Kings
Of Nowhere

4. Harem Scarem – Thirteen

5. Three Lions – Three
Lions

Honourable Mentions:

House Of Lords – Precious Metal

Steve Overland – Epic

Crazy Lixx – Crazy Lixx

Best Song of 2014:

Paradise Inc. – Secrets

Best Concert/Event of 2014:

The KISS/Def Leppard tour

Best Music Video of 2014:

I have no freakin’ idea, mate... LOL

Best New Talent of 2014:

Angels Or Kings

Best Cover Art of 2014:

L.R.S. – Down To The Core

Biggest News Story of 2014:

The untimely passing of Jimi Jamison

What Are You Most Looking Forward To
In 2015?:

The Revolution Saints debut album, for sure. Also, the upcoming album by
Wigelius sounds promising. There are too many titles to come, but at the
beginning of 2015, these two have my total attention.

New releases from …Nightwish, Massive, Metallica. Live shows from… Slash, Nightwish,
Massive, Metallica, Judas Priest, Kiss / Def Leppard. More albums achieving
Platinum status (2014 only had one). A steep decline in the popularity of
talent shows. Sales of physical music (CD and vinyl) going back up. Reunion of
the original line up of Guns N' Roses (I can dream).

Antony Scholefield's Annual Review

Top 5
Albums of the Year (2014):

1. Judas Priest -Redeemer of Souls

2. Sixx: AM -Modern Vintage

3. Vanity BLVD -Wicked Temptation

4. Slash -World On Fire

5. California Breed - California
Breed

Honourable Mentions:

Heat - Labyrinth

Within Temptation - Hydra

Uriah Heep - The Outsider

Best Song of 2014:

Sixx: AM – Stars (from Modern Vintage)

Best Concert/Event of 2014:

Joe Satriani tour - I didn't get
there but everyone says it was on-your-bucket-list level awesome.